Chesterfield has been recognised for its fantastic parks and green spaces.
Chesterfield Borough Council is celebrating today after receiving eight Green Flag Awards across the borough – the award is an international quality mark for parks and green spaces.
Parks and greens spaces which have been awarded the prestigious Green Flag are Queen’s Park, Poolsbrook Country Park, Holmebrook Valley Park, Monkey Park, King George V Park, Stand Road Park, Eastwood Park and the grounds of Chesterfield Crematorium.
Councillor Martin Stone, Chesterfield Borough Council’s cabinet member for climate change, planning and the environment, said: “The fantastic range of parks and green spaces we have in Chesterfield are a source of pride for our borough. Providing quality parks and green spaces supports the environment and ensures that Chesterfield remains a fantastic place to live and raise a family.
“These awards reflect the incredible work our officers and voluntary groups do to maintain and improve parks and green spaces in Chesterfield. Thank you to everyone who spends their time to help ensure our green spaces are welcoming places where people can spend time together.”
It comes as the internationally recognised standard for parks and green spaces celebrates its 30th year.
A record breaking 2,391 parks and green spaces in the UK have achieved the award this year – a fantastic testament to the hard work, passion and dedication of the teams who care for these green spaces, ensuring a high standard of maintenance for visitors and residents to enjoy.
Paul Todd MBE, Green Flag Award Manager at Keep Britain Tidy, said: “Parks are essential public spaces that support our wellbeing, our communities and our economy. Yet for millions of people, particularly in the most deprived areas, local parks simply don’t feel safe or welcoming.
“With public services under pressure, investing in parks is not a luxury, it’s a practical, preventative solution and one of the most visible ways to improve people’s quality of life.
“Chesterfield Borough Council have shown what can be achieved when parks are properly supported and managed. As we celebrate 30 years of the Green Flag Award, we want every community to have access to green spaces like these that are safe, welcoming and maintained to a high standard.
“Congratulations to everyone involved.”
The Green Flag Award scheme, managed by environmental charity Keep Britain Tidy under contract from the Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government, recognises and rewards well-managed parks and green spaces, setting the benchmark standard for the management of green spaces across the United Kingdom and around the world.
